SWIM ULSTER VALENTINES GRADED 4 GALA

Whilst for many it was ‘Hearts and Roses’ over the weekend of 12th – 14th February, that was not the case for the young folk from the ULSTER Region of swimming who spent their weekend ‘splashing and dashing’ with Mums, Dads, Granny’s and Granddad’s all postponing their plans to support the children. A full weekend … Read more

CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG

The C-R-Y (Cardiac Risk in the Young) Organisation is coming to Jordanstown University on 13th and 14th March. They can screen anyone between the ages of 14 and 35. Each screening costs £35 and consists of an ECG test lasting 10 minutes. If you are interested, please go to their website  www.c-r-y@org.uk to book an appointment.

Performance Squad Lay Down Markers in Limerick

Whilst the junior swimmers were competing their first Teletots meet of the season, a team of nine swimmers from the Performance squad made the long journey down to Limerick last weekend to compete in the Dave McCullagh Memorial meet and in a weekend of quality swimming returned with a brace of bronze medals. The squad … Read more

TELETOTS LEAGUE COMMENCES

Lisburn City  v Banbridge A New Season a New Team……  Lisburn City Swimming Club started their Teletots campaign at Home on Sunday evening under  new Captains’ Zoe Smyth and Cameron McAteer. Their first meet was against newly promoted Banbridge who had joined Division 1. With lots of trepidation the young swimmers entered into the unknown … Read more

THE BURNS ULSTER GRADED GALA MEET 3

Lisburn Swimmers on Form at the Ulster Graded 3 Meet Swim Ulster held their third Meet on the 22nd-24th January at the Robinson Centre, Belfast. The Burns Gala was a full weekend of swimming which saw some super performances along the way. Lisburn City had a full compliment taking part;  entrants from the Swim Academy … Read more

ULSTER SECONDARY SCHOOLS GALA

Saturday 9th January 2010 – LARNE Ulster Schools’ held its Secondary School GALA on Saturday 9th January. Lisburn City Swimming Club had several members taking part. There were some super performances, personal bests added to, finals made  and medals awarded. In the Junior category a special well done goes to; Lucy Scott(Wallace High School) 1st … Read more

THE SPORT OF SWIMMING

In swimming, dedication to the sport from an early age is even more important than other sports.  Because its activities are so unnatural, the position and nature of its movement uncommon and the demands of its activities so unique, a greater level of activity participation is required than in other sports.  To all intents and … Read more

TELETOTS

Below is the new Teletot team for 2010. They got off to a flying start in the League by beating Banbridge 232 points to 168 points. Well done to everyone. A full report will follow shortly.

SPS & TRAINING CANCELLATIONS

Club Cancellations Performance & Senior Squad – no land training this week as Andy is on a training course. Friday 12 February 5-6pm and Sunday 14 February 9-11am & 12-2pm swim sessions cancelled due to a swim meet. Swimming Performance Scheme Cancelllations Advanced Improver classes will be cancelled on Sunday 14 February and Sunday 7 … Read more

SELECTION FOR ULSTER SCHOOLS TENERIFE TOUR

A special well done to our Club members, Lucy Scott, Megan Morrison, Matthew Walker, Nicky Galloway and Peter Sands.  All 5 represented their schools in the recent Ulster Secondary Schools Gala and have been selected as members of the Ulster Schools’ Swimming tour team to Tenerife in 2010. Lucy(Wallace High School), Megan(Friends’ School, Lisburn), Matthew(Dromore … Read more

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